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From his home in Ohio to EuroCrossCamp in the Motherland of Cyclocross, Lucas Stierwalt is grateful for the opportunity to live and race cyclocross.

Whether it be going for a training ride or trying to make Christmas cookies, Eleanor Dyas is rolling with the detours Belgian cyclocross presents.

Ivan Gallego is racing in Belgium with the 2019 EuroCrossCamp program. He shares the (unexpected) experience of sharing roads with friendly Belgian drivers.

Lee Waldman shares his experiences leading up to the 2019 Masters Cyclocross Nationals and how he continues to learn and improve as an athlete.

In her latest diary, Corey Coogan Cisek talks about keeping up with the Van ders and fickle Euro rule enforcement and muses about Euro bathroom etiquette.

Corey Coogan Cisek muses on why Americans choose to race cyclocross in Belgium and relates the experience of “you should know” from World Cup Koksijde.

Carl Decker grabbed his bike and headed to the 2019 Grinduro Japan gravel enduro with buddy Barry Wicks. He shares his experiences and adventures.

Corey Coogan Cisek took on the Koppenbergcross classic and is now exploring the English countryside as she escapes the Schengen Zone for a spell.

This weekend, Caroline Nolan will be racing cyclocross to support victims of the Kincaid Fire ravaging NorCal’s Sonoma County where she grew up.

Instead of putting pressure on herself, Corey Coogan Cisek has learned to embrace the experience of racing cyclocross in Europe and have fun doing it.

Bird by Bird, Caroline Nolan finds motivation and balance while racing cyclocross. She talks about how mantras help her during cyclocross races in her latest diary.

After a month of U.S. racing, Corey Coogan Cisek is Belgium-bound for her third season of racing in Europe.. This time, she is prepared for the challenge.

Lee Waldman turns racing age 70 this year, but he is still finding ways to focus on the process of getting better at cyclocross over just results.

CXM edtior Zach Schuster raced cyclocross at the Trek CX Cup after 3 seasons off due to back pain. He found it harder than he remembers. Like, way harder.

In the latest Cyclocross Apprenticeship, Corey Coogan Cisek reflects on the importance of support for pro and developing riders to help them be successful.

Numbers are a big part of cycling, but for Caroline Nolan, her experience in the mud at World Cup Waterloo was about much more than just numbers.

Caroline Nolan raced her first-career UCI Cyclocross World Cup at the 2019 Jingle Cross. She shares what the experience was like for a World Cup rookie.

Corey Coogan Cisek kicked off her 2019/20 cyclocross season at GO Cross in Roanoke, Virginia. She shares her experience of racing, age and wisdom.

Corey Coogan Cisek is headed back to Belgium for a third year of living and racing. She shares her visa adventures and plans for the 2019/20 season.

Was it worth it sacrificing time and money to do the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200? After finishing his ride, Mark Symns says yes in his gravel report.

Mark Symns is headed to the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200 thanks to some good fortune. Now, he has to prepare for the famed 200-mile gravel event.

Corey Coogan Cisek wrapped up Europe Year 2 at Middelkerke and Hulst. As always, the races brought progress and a reminder to keep learning to get better.

Lee Waldman shares why we should focus on the positive from the last cyclocross season to find motivation heading into the offseason in his latest column.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you want to live and race cyclocross in Belgium. Corey Coogan Cisek shares this and other advice for Euro success.

Helen Wyman shares how Kevin Pauwels’ retirement marks the end of an era in cyclocross, and she shares her experiences learning to say Ooooooooostmalle.

Corey Coogan Cisek enjoyed her experience of French cyclocross culture at Pontchâteau—but not the tolls—and bounced back from a scary crash.

In her pre-Worlds column, Helen Wyman has a proposal for how to make Cyclocross Worlds better, and she talks about the many ways this race is different.

Since her breakout 2013/14 season, Elle Anderson has been a mainstay on the US Cyclocross Worlds team, but is a late scratch for 2019. She shares her story.

Corey Coogan Cisek has learned a lot since last year. She talks about navigating a new race in Brussels and learning to rest to recover from all the racing.

Helen Wyman had big news on Monday when she joined the Experza – Footlogix cyclocross team. Learn more about how and why she made the move.